All-Star Bucks point guard Damian Lillard is set to come back just in time for Milwaukee’s must-win Game 6 in their ongoing series against the Pacers Thursday night, sources inform Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report (Twitter link).
Lillard had been dealing with right Achilles tendinitis of late, which has forced him to sit out the Bucks’ last two contests, during which the club has gone 1-1. Indiana leads the series 3-2, so Milwaukee must win out to advance.
All-NBA Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, however, will miss his sixth straight contest of the series due to a left calf strain, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link).
Lillard’s return will be imperative as he looks to give Milwaukee’s offense a major boost. During the three games he has played in the series, Lillard is averaging 32.3 PPG and 5.3 APG across 40.7 MPG.
According to the NBA’s latest injury report, starting combo guard Patrick Beverley (right oblique muscle strain) will be available to suit up, as will starting small forward Khris Middleton (right ankle sprain).
Indiana, meanwhile, could be without All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who’s listed as questionable due to low back spasms.